Global Studies as an Integral Part of the 21st c. Curriculum

1. 1 Global Studies as an Integral Part of the 21st c. Curriculum Peter M. Delaney, Ed.D Abu Dhabi, March 21, 2009

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3. 3 Global Studies is the recognition that in the 21st century the world is becoming increasingly interdependent the recognition that cultures, social structures, and commerce are inter-related

4. 4 Global Studies is The recognition that educators must realize that globalization has become a major force in how students approach learning

5. 5 How many different cultures are accommodated in your class? How does this affect the learning environment?

6. 6 Why is Globalization as a Curricular Component Important? Students will live in a world in which the old nationalistic boundaries are increasingly not as important. i.e. EU Globalization offers a greater chance for permanent peace. The world will continually �shrink� increasing the need for students to have a world perspective. Multi-national corporations will be the norm. Business executives will truly be citizens of the world.

7. 7 Causes or Enablers of Globalization Media Transportation Business Emergence of English (Lingua Franca) Immigration Internet Mobile Technology

8. 8 To see the effect of globalization one need only to examine the change in the last few years in how the West views China or Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Globalization�s business IS business!

9. 9 Discussion Point Reflect on your class/classes: Give an example of how your classroom or student responses during a lesson reflected �globalization.�

10. 10 Discussion Point What skills and aptitudes will students of today need that their predecessors did not because of the effect of globalization? Multi-lingual Understanding of other cultures and mores Less isolationism Communication Skills

11. 11 How to Start Making your Classroom More Global Identify a global issue to study throughout the semester Study an issue in partnership with a class from another country Utilize the resources of the UN to study an issue like global warming Contact embassies for speakers and material Sponsor a school-wide culture day Explore the possibilities of travel opportunities Utilize the human resources already in your class

12. 12 Discussion Points Most of you are products of globalization much more than teachers ten years ago. There is a disconnect between how we live our lives and how we teach. List several examples of how these statements are accurate.

13. 13 Activity In your group envision how education will be affected by globalization in the future. Will what will be taught and how it will be taught be different from what is done today? Elaborate

14. 14 Classroom Activity At your table plan a classroom lesson on globalization. Remember: This can be enhanced by utilizing items or people familiar or close to the students. Hand-outs (a world map for example) and personalizing the issue for the students can make it less abstract.

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16. 16 Ideas for Stimulating Student Interest Use maps to pinpoint where each class member was born Internet contact with similar age group Joint learning unit with another class in another country Trips to embassies Monthly speakers Differences and similarities charts �if kids ruled the world�� what would be different?

17. 17 Building a Bibliography for School and Classroom Topics to Research: Biodiversity Citizenship Education Policy Study Project Comparative Architecture Doctors without Borders Ecology Ethnicity and Nationalism Global Economic History Global Industrialization

18. 18 Global Studies Association Global Technology Global Warming Indigenous Peoples around the Globe Media and World-Wide Effects Natural Resource Utilization Population Growth Religions of the World

19. 19 Stereotypes Sustainability Water and Its Impact on Cultures Women in History and in Modern Cultures World Cultures World Economies World Medical Crises